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Ketodan

Generic: ketoconazole

Verified·Apr 23, 2026
Manufacturer
Medimetriks
NDC
43538-530
RxCUI
728550
Route
TOPICAL
ICD-10 indication
L21.0

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About Ketodan

What is this medication? Ketodan is a prescription antifungal medication that contains the active ingredient ketoconazole. It is primarily used to treat various fungal infections of the skin, most commonly seborrheic dermatitis. This condition often appears as red, itchy, or scaly patches on the scalp or other oily areas of the body. By targeting the cell membranes of the fungi responsible for the infection, Ketodan helps to clear up symptoms and prevent the further growth of the organism.

This medication is most frequently prescribed as a topical foam designed for easy application to hairy or oily areas of the skin. In addition to treating seborrheic dermatitis, it may also be used for conditions like tinea versicolor, which causes small patches of skin discoloration. It is important for patients to follow their healthcare provider's instructions precisely to ensure the infection is eliminated. Common side effects might include minor skin irritation or changes in hair texture at the application site.

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for Ketodan. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Dec 5, 2024

Indications and usage
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ketodan ® Foam, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in immunocompetent patients 12 years of age and older. Ketodan ® Foam, 2% is indicated for topical treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in immunocompetent patients 12 years of age and older ( 1 ). Limitations of Use Safety and efficacy of Ketodan ® Foam, 2% for treatment of fungal infections have not been established. Limitations of Use Safety and efficacy of Ketodan ® Foam, 2% for treatment of fungal infections have not been established.
Dosage and administration
2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Ketodan ® Foam, 2% should be applied to the affected area(s) twice daily for four weeks. Hold the container upright, and dispense Ketodan ® Foam, 2% into the cap of the can or other cool surface in an amount sufficient to cover the affected area(s). Dispensing directly onto hands is not recommended, as the foam will begin to melt immediately upon contact with warm skin. Pick up small amounts of Ketodan ® Foam, 2% with the fingertips, and gently massage into the affected area(s) until the foam disappears. For hair-bearing areas, part the hair, so that Ketodan ® Foam, 2% may be applied directly to the skin (rather than on the hair). Avoid contact with the eyes and other mucous membranes. Ketodan ® Foam, 2% is not for ophthalmic, oral or intravaginal use. Ketodan ® Foam, 2% should be applied to the affected area(s) twice daily for four weeks ( 2 ). Ketodan ® Foam, 2% is not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use ( 2 ).
Contraindications
4. CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None.
Warnings and precautions
5. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Ketodan ® Foam, 2% may result in contact sensitization, including photoallergenicity ( 5.1 , 6.2 ). The contents of Ketodan ® Foam, 2% are flammable. Avoid fire, flame, or smoking during and immediately following application. ( 5.2 ). 5.1 Contact Sensitization Ketodan ® Foam, 2% may result in contact sensitization, including photoallergenicity [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. 5.2 Flammable Contents The contents of Ketodan ® Foam, 2% include alcohol and propane/butane, which are flammable. Avoid fire, flame and/or smoking during and immediately following application. Do not puncture and/or incinerate the containers. Do not expose containers to heat and/or store at temperatures above 120°F (49°C). 5.3 Systemic Effects Hepatitis has been seen with orally administered ketoconazole (1:10,000 reported incidence). Lowered testosterone and ACTH–induced corticosteroid serum levels have been seen with high doses of orally administered ketoconazole. These effects have not been seen with topical ketoconazole.
Adverse reactions
6. ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions observed in clinical studies (incidence >1%) were application site burning and application site reaction ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Medimetriks at 1-973-882-7512 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug, and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The adverse reaction information from clinical trials does, however, provide a basis for identifying the adverse reactions that appear to be related to drug use and for approximating rates. The safety data presented in Table 1 reflect exposure to ketoconazole foam, 2% in 672 subjects, 12 years and older with seborrheic dermatitis. Subjects applied ketoconazole foam, 2% or vehicle foam twice daily for 4 weeks to affected areas on the face, scalp, and/or chest. Adverse reactions occurring in > 1% of subjects are presented in Table 1. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Reported by > 1% Subjects in Clinical Trials Adverse Reactions Ketoconazole Foam, 2% N = 672 n (%) Vehicle Foam N = 497 n (%) Subjects with an Adverse Reaction 188 (28%) 122 (25%) Application site burning 67 (10%) 49 (10%) Application site reaction 41 (6%) 24 (5%) Application site reactions that were reported in <1% of subjects were dryness, erythema, irritation, paresthesia, pruritus, rash and warmth. 6.2 Dermal Safety Studies In a photoallergenicity study, 9 of 53 subjects (17%) had reactions during the challenge period at both the irradiated and non-irradiated sites treated with ketoconazole foam, 2%. Ketodan ® Foam, 2% may cause contact sensitization. 6.3 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse events have been identified during postmarketing use of ketoconazole foam, 2%: Gastrointestinal disorders: Cheilitis General disorders and administration site conditions: Application site pain and application site burn Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Skin burning sensation and erythema Because these events are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Use in pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on ketoconazole foam, 2% use in pregnant women to identify a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. No reproductive studies in animals have been performed with ketoconazole foam, 2%. In animal reproduction studies with pregnant mice, rats and rabbits both embryotoxic and developmental effects (structural abnormalities) were observed following oral dosing of ketoconazole during organogenesis. Assuming equivalent systemic absorption of topical and oral ketoconazole doses and a ketoconazole foam, 2% maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 8 grams (equivalent to 160 mg ketoconazole), embryotoxic effects were observed at 0.8 to 2.4 times the MRHD and developmental effects were observed at 4.8 times the MRHD [see Data ] . The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data The animal multiples of human exposure calculations are based on body surface area (BSA) comparisons of oral doses administered to animals and a ketoconazole foam, 2% maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 8 grams (equivalent to 2.67 mg ketoconazole/kg/day for a 60 kg individual or 98.8 mg ketoconazole/m 2 /day). Embryofetal development studies have been conducted in mice, rats and rabbits with orally administered ketoconazole. When orally administered to mice on gestational days 6 through 18 (covering the period of organogenesis), ketoconazole was embryotoxic (25 mg/kg and higher; 0.8 times the MRHD based on BSA comparisons) with a high incidence of resorptions, increased number of stillbirths and delayed parturition. Delays in maturation were also observed. There was no evidence of maternal toxicity or malformations at up to 50 mg/kg (1.5 times the MRHD based on BSA comparisons). No treatment related developmental effects were observed at 10 mg/kg (0.3 times the MRHD based on BSA comparisons). In the presence of maternal toxicity in rats, orally administered ketoconazole was both embryotoxic (40 mg/kg and higher; 2.4 times the MRHD based on BSA comparisons), including increased resorbed fetuses and stillbirths, and teratogenic (80 mg/kg and higher; 4.8 times the MRHD based on BSA comparisons), including syndactylia, oligodactylia, waved ribs and cleft palate. Additionally, 100 mg/kg (6 times the MRHD based on BSA comparisons) ketoconazole orally administered on a single day during gestation (gestational days 9 through 12) was embryotoxic (increased resorptions). This same oral dose given on gestation day 12, 13, 14 or 15 induced external malformations including cleft palate, micromelia and digital anomalies (brachydactyly, ectrodactyly, syndactyly). In pregnant rabbits orally administered ketoconazole, evidence of embryotoxicity (increased resorptions) was observed at 10 mg/kg (1.2 times the MRHD based on BSA comparisons) and higher and an increased incidence of skeletal abnormalities was observed at 40 mg/kg (4.8 times the MRHD based on BSA comparisons).

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Medicare Part D coverage

How Ketodan appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-04-30).

Covered by plans

12%

680 of 5,509 plans

Most common tier

Tier 4

On 100% of covering formularies

Prior authorization required

0%

of covering formularies

TierFormularies on this tierShare
Tier 4 (non-preferred brand)9
100%

Step therapy: 0% of formularies

Quantity limits: 67% of formularies

Coverage breadth: 9 of 65 formularies

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